Trey Waltke
Trey Waltke (born March 16, 1955) is a former professional tennis player from the U.S. active during the 1970s and 1980s.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | March 16, 1955 St Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Singles | |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 45 (9 March 1982) |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| French Open | 2R (1975, 1977, 1980, 1981) |
| Wimbledon | 2R (1980, 1983) |
| US Open | 3R (1976, 1981) |
| Doubles | |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 31 (10 December 1984) |
Waltke came from St. Louis, Missouri, and he was one of the few players to beat John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors in the same year. During a first-round match at Wimbledon in 1983 against Stan Smith, Waltke caused a stir when he donned 1920s-era long flannel pants, a white buttoned-down long-sleeved shirt, and a necktie for a belt. He beat Smith in five sets but lost to Ivan Lendl in the second round.[1]
Grand Prix career finals
Singles (2 runners-up)
| Result | No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 1980 | Tulsa, United States | Hard | Howard Schoenfield |
7–5, 1–6, 0–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 1980 | Vienna, Austria | Hard | Brian Gottfried |
2–6, 4–6, 3–6 |
Doubles (3 runners-up)
| Result | No. | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner-up | 1. | 1976 | Salisbury, United States | Carpet | Steve Krulevitz |
Fred McNair Sherwood Stewart |
3–6, 2–6 |
| Runner-up | 2. | 1977 | Laguna Niguel, United States | Hard | Peter Fleming |
Chico Hagey Billy Martin |
3–6, 4–6 |
| Runner-up | 3. | 1981 | Las Vegas, United States | Hard | Tracy Delatte |
Peter Fleming John McEnroe |
3–6, 6–7 |
References
- "Heroes and Villains". Times Online. London: Times Newspapers Ltd. June 20, 2005. Retrieved September 23, 2007.
External links
- Trey Waltke at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Trey Waltke at the International Tennis Federation
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